A cheap Ford Maverick by Holden? A bargain Nissan Skyline? The still affordable Aussie future classics by Holden, Ford, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Nissan you should snap up right now

A cheap Ford Maverick by Holden? A bargain Nissan Skyline? The still affordable Aussie future classics by Holden, Ford, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Nissan you should snap up right now

23 Oct 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Five years ago, this month, Holden became the final carmaker to withdraw from full-vehicle manufacturing in Australia. Predictably, since then, prices of locally-made “metal bumper bar” ...Read more
The end of the family sedan? Subaru Liberty joins Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon and Toyota Aurion in retirement

The end of the family sedan? Subaru Liberty joins Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon and Toyota Aurion in retirement

12 Sep 2020 by Stephen Ottley

Once a common sight in Australian driveways, the family sedan is now an endangered species following the recent confirmation that the once-popular Subaru Liberty would join the Holden Commodore and ...Read more
Toyota confirms October 3 Altona factory closure date

Toyota confirms October 3 Altona factory closure date

31 Jan 2017 by Tim Nicholson

Toyota has announced that it will shut the doors of its Altona manufacturing plant on Tuesday October 3, following 53 years of manufacturing on Australian soil. Read more
Best new car deals for October

Best new car deals for October

30 Sep 2016 by Chris Riley

Drive-away is the go when it comes to new car deals in October. Read more
Toyota recalls 300,000 cars in Australia for faulty power window switch

Toyota recalls 300,000 cars in Australia for faulty power window switch

21 Oct 2015 by Joshua Dowling

This will go down in automotive history as one of the weirdest automotive recalls of all time. Read more
2015 Toyota Aurion | new car sales price

2015 Toyota Aurion | new car sales price

27 May 2015 by Matthew Hatton

Relatively minor upgrades for 2015 Aurion sedan, including additional tech and tweaked styling.Toyota has given the second-generation Aurion its final facelift ahead of the brand’s local ...Read more
Best end of Japanese financial year deals | small and family cars

Best end of Japanese financial year deals | small and family cars

13 Mar 2015 by Joshua Dowling

Japanese brands are bringing down prices before the end of March - and the Koreans are in step with them. Read more
Australia still a nation of gas-guzzlers

Australia still a nation of gas-guzzlers

23 May 2014 by Joshua Dowling

Australia is still a nation of gas-guzzlers even though new data shows tailpipe emissions have fallen to their lowest since records were first calculated 10 years ago. Small-car specialist Suzuki ...Read more
What are the safest cars?

What are the safest cars?

13 Nov 2013 by Craig Duff

None of us wants to crash our shiny new car but, if we do, we want to know we're safe. That's where the Australian New Car Assessment Program's standardised crash-testing analysis is invaluable, ...Read more
Reinventing the wheel to keep manufacturing jobs

Reinventing the wheel to keep manufacturing jobs

3 Oct 2013 by Joshua Dowling

Australia's oldest wheel manufacturer will invest $5.5 million over the next nine months to secure a contract to supply car giant Toyota for another 10 years.The new wheels will be fitted to all ...Read more
Fined for winding back clock

Fined for winding back clock

16 Sep 2013 by Staff Writers

Jimmy Iskandar, from Casula, has been ordered to pay $31,762 by Parramatta Local Court for odometer tampering and other offences. The cars were bought from licensed car dealers, private sellers and ...Read more
Toyota eyes the hit charts

Toyota eyes the hit charts

15 Aug 2013 by Paul Gover

Toyota is aiming for another number one in Australia. But it's not the one you might think. Not content with its long-term top ranking for showroom sales, and the number one spot occupied by the ...Read more
Toyota Australia posts $149.1m profit

Toyota Australia posts $149.1m profit

11 Jun 2013 by Joshua Dowling

Toyota Australia has posted its first profit in four years, the only one of the three local car-makers to finish its latest financial year in the black. The company reported a profit of $149.1 ...Read more
What is Australia's car future

What is Australia's car future

30 Nov 2012 by Paul Gover

The $19,990 bottom line for the upcoming Nissan Pulsar is exactly the same showroom sticker the car wore in 1996. If you think about inflation through that time - if you need a reminder, just take a ...Read more
Toyota guarantees resale value

Toyota guarantees resale value

8 Nov 2012 by Neil Dowling

Its latest car finance deal guarantees the resale value of the car when the loan term ends. Called Toyota Access, it is claimed to be an affordable and flexible way to buy a new car.It works as a ...Read more
Toyota recalls close to 300,000 cars

Toyota recalls close to 300,000 cars

10 Oct 2012 by Neil Dowling

Toyota Australia says the recall -- from a 7.4 million global batch -- affects Corolla, Kluger, RAV4, Yaris, Aurion and Camry vehicles built between 2006 and 2010.The recall is to replace the ...Read more
New car sales price Toyota Camry and Aurion

New car sales price Toyota Camry and Aurion

9 Oct 2012 by Craig Duff

Appealing to our national identity to support local product is the Toyota’s latest lure to entice buyers into showrooms. Toyota is pushing the “buy Australian” line with a 0 per cent finance deal ...Read more
Toyota Avalon not as good as our Aurion

Toyota Avalon not as good as our Aurion

10 Apr 2012 by Glenn Butler

Toyota’s new large, front-drive sedan is not for Australians, and that's a good thing.Toyota USA took the wraps off the 2013 Toyota Avalon at this week’s New York Auto Show. Toyota USA spokesman Bob ...Read more
Best big Aussie car

Best big Aussie car

4 Aug 2011 by Paul Gover

Rating the big three Aussies comes down so much to personal preferences. And those preferences could be based on anything from the shape of the driver's seat to the boot size or the fuel economy. And ...Read more
Running costs for 600 cars

Running costs for 600 cars

1 Jul 2010 by David Fitzsimons

A survey of car running costs for more than 600 popular models, to be released today by the NRMA, shows that motorists are saving $2 a week on the overall costs of running a car compared to last year ...Read more
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